D-8 Member Countries

Located in the South Caucasus on the western shore of the Caspian Sea. It is an important transport and energy hub at the crossroads of Europe and Asia and a strategic partner between Eastern Europe and Western Asia. It has rich oil and gas resources, developing digital infrastructure and transport and logistics corridors.

Azerbaijan's media landscape consists of state media, a wide range of private media outlets, local foreign-language media resources, representative offices of foreign media in Azerbaijan and professional journalist associations.

• Media Development Agency (MEDIA)
• Audiovisual Council
• Ministry of Digital Development and Transport
• National Cybersecurity Agency

Located in South Asia on the coast of the Bay of Bengal. It borders India and Myanmar. A densely populated country known for its rapidly developing textile and garment industry, agriculture and ICT services.

Bangladesh has a dynamic press, numerous private satellite television channels and rapidly growing digital news portals.

• Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
• Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology
• Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC)

Located at the crossroads of North-East Africa and Asia. Through the Suez Canal it is a centre of global maritime trade. It is one of the leading states of the Arab world, with its largest population and a rich historical and cultural heritage.

Egypt is the historical centre of the media and publishing industry in the Arab world. The sector is represented by long-established state broadcasters and numerous private news channels and portals.

• Supreme Council for Media Regulation (SCMR)
• National Media Authority (MASPERO)
• Ministry of Communications and Information Technology

The world's largest archipelagic country, located in Southeast Asia between the Pacific and Indian Oceans. A G20 member and a leading state of ASEAN. It has rich natural resources, strong agriculture and a strong digital economy.

Indonesia has one of the largest and most competitive media markets in Southeast Asia. Large media conglomerates, numerous independent television channels and a rich digital media network operate in the country.

• Dewan Pers (Press Council)
• Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI)
• Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi)

Located in South-West Asia between the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman and the Caspian Sea. It has a large territory, rich hydrocarbon resources (oil and natural gas) and an important geopolitical position.

Iran's media sector is represented by extensive and diverse media organisations that play an important role in the country's information and communication environment. Leading news and broadcasting organisations such as IRIB, IRNA, Fars and Tasnim operate in this field.

• Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance
• Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB)
• Ministry of Information and Communications Technology

Located in Southeast Asia, it consists of Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia on the island of Borneo. It is one of the region's leading economies in high-tech industry, electronics manufacturing, Islamic banking and tourism.

Multilingual media (in Malay, English, Chinese and Tamil) operates in Malaysia. Alongside the state broadcaster RTM, there are strong private media groups and an active social media audience.

• Ministry of Communications
• Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC)

Located in West Africa on the Atlantic Ocean coast of the Gulf of Guinea. It is the most populous country on the African continent and one of its largest economies. It has rich oil reserves and a growing technology and creative industry sector.

Nigeria has one of Africa's most dynamic and competitive media environments. Alongside strong official broadcasters, privately owned news channels with continental recognition and an extensive digital press network operate in the country.

• National Broadcasting Commission (NBC)
• Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation
• National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)

Located in South Asia on the coast of the Arabian Sea. It borders India, Afghanistan, Iran and China. A nuclear state with a strategic geographic position, large human resources, and agriculture and textile industries.

Pakistan has some of the most active and competitive news television networks in South Asia (Geo News, ARY News, Express News), as well as a long-established Urdu- and English-language press.

• Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA)
• Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
• Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication
• Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)

A transcontinental country connecting Europe and Asia, located between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. It has one of the region's largest economies, with developed industry, defence, tourism and digital infrastructure. It is one of the founding members of the D-8 organisation.

Türkiye is distinguished by strong public broadcasting (TRT, Anadolu Agency), large private media holdings with regional and global influence, and a rich academic media base.

• Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK)
• Presidency Communications Directorate (İletişim Başkanlığı)
• Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK)